2001 Toyota Prius Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

52 City / 45 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Shawn R

Great on gas, perfect mileage.

Power steering rack just needed to be replaced, but overall a great car to purchase would be a Prius. Great on gas, perfect mileage, good car for long trips places. Affordable, but not that easy to fix unless you're good with wires and electronics. Car runs very quiet and battery charges when at a stop.

Lauren L

Miles per gallon, was over 50 in Arizona, went down to 44 in California.

I love the low gas mileage, and the maneuverability. It is very comfortable and easy to drive, and the ac and heating work well.

Becky M

It works hard and has lasted a long time. It can get up to 90 mph! The MPG is good (although I had hoped for me from a hybrid).

I love my Prius- it's been faithful but it is getting pretty old and I am starting to think about what's next. The first generation, which is what I have, is the only Prius I've liked the look of. Only downside was having to replace the hybrid battery- $3500!

Michelle G

Toyota Prius review. The best family sedan hybrid.

The Toyota Prius is a very reliable car it comfortably seats 4 people with a spacious trunk. It is a good gas saver with the hybrid option especially on in town driving as well as freeway drive the gas/ electric option goes well for people who need a small reliable vehicle for e everyday use.

Lynne M

It is a very good economical car that runs very good quite and handles well.

The Prius is a great car runs hood is reliable comfortable to ride in. Picks up speed when you need and handles very well.

Melinda R

That it is a gas saving car.

I like how it saves on gas. I like how it makes wide turns. I like how I can see out of the windshield, because it is wide. I have one complaint about the hybrid battery and that is because of how long it has to be charged.

Kandyce W

My car does great at saving me money in gas mileage

I love the gas mileage I can receive with my Toyota prius. I have no complaints.

Melinda V

Good on gas, handles really nice.

I like that it has had only one owner before. I like that it takes both hybrid and gasoline power. I like that it makes good turns. I like that it has a curved windshield to look out. I do not like that the hybrid battery sometimes dies.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jonathan E

It is cheap and it looks shabby, but you shouldn't be tricked.

There are not too many problems, but it is not spectacular either. The seats are good, the clutch and handling are good, and it is a good car.

Donna T

It has great gas mileage but the battery cells are expensive to replace

Bad part of the car is that the repairs can be expensive and the battery seems to run out frequently. If something is wrong with the battery it begins to affect things like the air and the radio. The seats are pretty comfortable for my long commute, good on gas. I prefer using this car to go to work since I get more out of the tank of gas.

Angel H

Has great gas mileage and a simple vehicle

My car is not a terrible vehicle. It gets me from point A to Point B just fine, as well as has great gas Mileage.

Allan S

It gets good mileage 38.8 mpg and great bumper stickers

Great mileage easy to maintain Has had a few bumps over the years

Toyota Prius Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

4dr Sdn

70 HP 49-49 MPG 5 Seats

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2001 Toyota Prius Owner Reviews

4.22

18 Reviews

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5 stars

44%

4 stars

33%

3 stars

22%

2 stars

1 star

Robert T on January 6, 2021

Oldie but a Goodie: First Gen Prius Still Kicking

A solid if unremarkable car. Everything it does, it does well. Not a lot of get up and go, but for someone like me, who doesn't care much about that, it is not an issue. Air conditioning doesn't run unless the gas engine is running, so that's unfortunate. Though, I think that has been corrected with newer models. Big selling points are the gas mileage and reliability. Mine is 18 years old, has well over 200k miles, gets 40 - 45 mpg, and it's still running great.

daniel t on November 30, 2020

Fuel efficiency is the most important to me. Other than that nothing else

There's nothing i don't like about it. Maybe just the style? But overall it is doing what it's supposed to

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Ranks #1 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2001 Toyota Prius has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 2 other Hybrid & Electrics.

2001 Toyota Prius

4.22

2001 Honda Insight

Ranks #2 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Toyota Prius has a combined MPG of 52 which ranks it #2 of 2 other Hybrid & Electrics.

2001 Honda Insight

68 MPG

2001 Toyota Prius

52 MPG

Is The 2001 Toyota Prius A Good Car?

Yes it's an excellent vehicle its economical, is great on gas in town and on the highway, midsize car for most uses.

Lauren M.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Toyota Prius?

The Toyota Prius is pretty reliable when it comes to the motor but having two batteries can make it harder to find which to replace when replacement is needed.

Gregory D.

Is The 2001 Toyota Prius A Good Value?

The 2001 Toyota Prius was a good value for the price I paid being a used vehicle. The price can range between 1,200 - 5,600 depending on wear and tear.

Sidney W.

Frequently Asked Questions

2001 Toyota Prius: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The size of the 2001 Toyota Prius wheel is 14 inches. The tire pressure for the Toyota Prius 2001 iS33 psi for the rear tire and 35 for the front tire. It is vital to have the PSiAt the recommended level...

2001 Toyota Prius: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Prius uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. The 1.5l engine has a capacity of 3.9 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts...

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Safety & Reliability

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